Worsley House

Abberley, Worcester, Worcestershire

A stunning Grade II listed house offering an exciting
renovation project, with extensive grounds and outbuildings

A magnificent country house with outbuildings and 56 acres of rolling farmland,

set in an idyllic Worcestershire setting. The property has remained untouched for
many years and retains plenty of original character, while presenting a renovation
opportunity for the right buyer to create a stunning country retreat

3 RECEPTION 5 BEDROOMS 2 BATHROOMS

ROOMS

VERSATILE 57.3 ACRES FREEHOLD

OUTBUILDING

GUIDE PRICE
RURAL 3,200 SQ FT
£1,150,000

The property Additionally, the ground floor has a well-proportioned

Worsley House is an outstanding period property, kitchen with space for all the necessary appliances,
dating from the late 15th century and offering plus a utility room, a store and a cellar for further
more than 3,000 square feet of characterful home storage.
accommodation in a bucolic rural location. Featuring
wonderful elevations of timber framing, render infill On the first floor there are five bedrooms, the smaller
and red brick, the property also displays a wealth of of which is ideal for use as a study, nursery or dressing
stunning original features inside, including exposed room. The other four bedrooms are all doubles,
beams and grand open fireplaces. including the principal bedroom, which is in its own
discreet first-floor area along with a large shower
Requiring renovation, the property provides an room. A further family bathroom is located on the
opportunity to put a modern spin on the splendid, ground floor.
spacious living accommodation, while retaining the
essential character features. History
Worsley House is a building of extreme interest that
The ground floor offers three comfortable reception retains much of its primary fabric. It is a ‘transition’
rooms, including the dining room or reception hall, house representing the change from the medieval
with its flagstone flooring, heavy timber beams and open-hall tradition to the greater comfort of the ceiled
handsome open fireplace. Towards the rear there is a hall with its chimneystacks and fireplaces. These were
light, airy sitting room with a dual aspect, its fireplace radical changes that took place in the decades before
fitted with a woodburning stove, while the family and after the year 1500.
room provides further space in which to relax.
Outside Location
The house is set with 57.3 acres of beautiful rolling The property occupies an idyllic rural position, three
farmland and is set almost a mile from the road miles from the small village of Abberley Common and
along a singletrack lane. The track leads through the surrounded by rolling Worcestershire countryside.
beautiful fields and meadows and across a cattle The village has a convenience store, a village hall
grid to a grassy courtyard area at the front of the and a primary school, while neighbouring Great
house, with access to the historic stone and brick Witley provides a further range of amenities. The
outbuildings, which include garaging, a kiln room and town of Stourport-on-Severn is also just five miles
plenty of barn storage. away, with access to a range of shops supermarkets
and leisure facilities. Meanwhile, the bustling centre
The outbuildings could be used to support farming of Kidderminster is nearby for all additional needs.
activities, for stabling or further garaging, but they Further primary schools are accessible in the
also represent a significant opportunity for further surrounding villages, while state secondary schooling
development, subject to the necessary consents. is available in Stourport-on-Severn or Kidderminster.
The sprawling grounds include various meadows,
paddocks and fields, which have been managed with The area is well connected by road, with the A449
a light touch and are a haven for wildlife. There is providing access to Worcester and the M5 around 14
space for grazing livestock, providing the opportunity miles away. Mainline rail services are also available in
to run a smallholding from the property. Immediately Kidderminster and Worcester (approximately 2 hours
surrounding the property, the gardens provides an to London Paddington).
opportunity for landscaping with splendid views
across the surrounding fields.

Distances • Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings

• Stourport-on-Severn 4.5 miles • Ludlow Castle
• Kidderminster 8.5 miles
• Droitwich Spa 14.4 miles Nearby Schools
• Worcester 14.7 miles • Suckley Primary School
• Grimley and Holt CofE Primary School
Nearby Stations • RGS The Grange
• Hartlebury Station • King's Hawford School
• Worcester Foregate Street • RGS Worcester
• Worcester Shrub Hill • The King's School, Worcester
• Kidderminster • RGS Springfield
• The River School

Key Locations
• Witley Court and Gardens
• Elgar Birthplace Museum
• Worcester Cathedral
• The Commandery, Worcester
• Croome Court
• Eastnor Castle
• Malvern Hills
• Hartlebury Castle
 Floorplans
Main House internal area 3,200 sq ft (297 sq m)
W Garage internal area 459 sq ft (43 sq m)
S Barn internal area 1,840 sq ft (171 sq m)
Garage
Total internal area 5,499 sq ft (511 sq m)
6.83 x 6.27
N 22'5" x 20'7" For identification purposes only
E

Directions
Post Code WR6 6BS

F/P Kiln Room F/P

6.80 x 5.79
what3words: /// boardroom.bachelor.robots
Drawing Room
5.10 x 4.73
Bedroom 2 F/P
22'4" x 19'0"
F/P
- brings you to the driveway. Please be sure to close
5.25 x 4.73
16'9" x 15'6" 17'3" x 15'6" the cattle gate.
Store
4.05 x 3.68
13'3" x 12'1" F/P
General
Eaves Store Local Authority: Worcestershire County Council and
Family Room
4.13 x 2.89
Kitchen/ F/P Bedroom 5 Wyre Forest District Council
13'7" x 9'6" Study 5.29 x 3.73
Dining Room Breakfast Room Principal Bedroom
F/P 5.26 x 4.54 Bedroom 4 4.02 x 2.33 5.26 x 4.70 17'4" x 12'3"
5.11 x 4.62 Bedroom 3
Utility
3.53 x 3.49
17'3" x 14'11" 16'9" x 15'2"
(Maximum)
4.23 x 3.65
13'11" x 12'0"
F/P 4.21 x 3.52
13'10" x 11'7"
13'2" x 7'8" 17'3" x 15'5" Services: Mains electricity. Private water. Oil fired
11'7" x 11'5"
central heating. Private drainage that we understand
3.93 x 2.95
may not comply with current regulations.
12'11" x 9'8"
Ground Floor First Floor 4.50 x 2.72
14'9" x 8'11" Mobile and Broadband checker: Information can be
found here https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/
4.28 x 2.70
14'1" x 8'10" Council Tax: Band G
6.48 x 2.50
21'3" x 8'2"
EPC Rating: F
Cellar 2.60 x 2.54 Fixtures and Fittings: Only those items known as
8'6" x 8'4"
fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale. Certain
items may be available by separate negotiation.
7.75 x 6.40
25'5" x 21'0"
(Maximum) Wayleaves and easements: The property is sold
subject to any wayleaves or easements, whether
mentioned in these particulars or not.
The position & size of doors, windows, appliances and other features are approximate only.
Denotes restricted head height 4.07 x 2.00
13'4" x 6'7"
© ehouse. Unauthorised reproduction prohibited. Drawing ref. dig/8639574/OHL

Worcestershire & Herefordshire

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Strutt & Parker gives notice that: 1. These particulars do not constitute an offer or contract or part thereof. 2. All descriptions, photographs and plans are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements or representations
of fact. All measurements are approximate and not necessarily to scale. Any prospective purchaser must satisfy themselves of the correctness of the information within the particulars by inspection or otherwise. 3. Strutt & Parker does not have any authority Theatre Royal, 14 Shoplatch, Shrewsbury, SY1 1HR
01432 598160
to give any representations or warranties whatsoever in relation to this property (including but not limited to planning/building regulations), nor can it enter into any contract on behalf of the Vendor. 4. Strutt & Parker does not accept responsibility for any
expenses incurred by prospective purchasers in inspecting properties which have been sold, let or withdrawn. 5. We are able to refer you to SPF Private Clients Limited (“SPF”) for mortgage broking services, and to Alexander James Interiors (“AJI”), an interior
design service. Should you decide to use the services of SPF, we will receive a referral fee from them of 25% of the aggregate of the fee paid to them by you for the arrangement of a mortgage and any fee received by them from the product provider. Should
you decide to use the services of AJI, we will receive a referral fee of 10% of the net income received by AJI for the services they provide to you. 6. If there is anything of particular importance to you, please contact this office and Strutt & Parker will try to have herefordshire@struttandparker.com
the information checked for you. Photographs taken March 2025. Particulars prepared March 2025. Strutt & Parker is a trading style of BNP Paribas Real Estate Advisory & Property Management UK Limited
struttandparker.com

Over 50 offices across England and Scotland,

@struttandparker including Prime Central London